alternative
alternative
al∙ter∙na∙tive¹ / ɔlˈtɚnətɪv ; ɔ:lˈtɜ:nətɪv /
◙adj
1. [only before noun] an alternative idea, plan etc is different from the one you have and can be used instead
• 可替代的; 另外的; 两者择一的:
»alternative ways / approach / methods etc
»alternative approaches to learning
各种供选择的学习方法
»Have you anyalternative suggestions?
你有没有别的建议？
»Analternative routeis along the Via Unione.
另一条路线是沿着联合路走。
2. deliberately different from what is usual, expected, or traditional
• 非传统的，另类的:
»alternative music / theatre etc
»Tucson's alternative radio station
图克森的非传统广播电台
»sources ofalternative energy(=energy produced by the sun, wind etc rather than by gas, coal etc)
替代能源
»tolerance ofalternative lifestyles
对另类生活方式的容忍
»alternative medicine / therapies ( = medical treatment that is not based on the usual western methods )
非西方传统医学/疗法
»Acupuncture is widely used by practitioners of alternative medicine.
针刺疗法被非西方传统医学从业者广泛利用。
♦alternativelyadv.:
»You can relax on the beachor alternativelytry the bustling town centre.
你可以在沙滩上休息，或者还可以逛逛热闹的镇中心。
alternative²
◙noun [C]
1. something you can choose to do or use instead of something else
• 可供选择的事物:
▪ [+to]
»Is there aviable alternativeto the present system?
现行体制有没有切实可行的制度来替代？
»If payment is not received legal action will be ouronly alternative.
如果我们收不到付款，起诉将是我们唯一的选择。
»Ihad no alternativebut to report him to the police.
除了向警察举报他，我别无选择。
»He quickly assessed what alternatives were open to him.
他迅速估计了一下他有哪些办法可以采用。
